Inspections, Awards & Partnerships

We are proud of what we offer at Flying Colours and this has been recognised by several independent bodies. Below are some of the services who have inspected or reviewed us recently along with several of our partners. 

Inspections

Care Inspectorate: Inspection Report

We are registered with the Care Inspectorate which regulates care services in Scotland. Information about all care services is available on their website www.careinspectorate.com​.  Our latest inspection report is available here.

Awards

NDNA NURSERY OF THE YEAR 2019: WINNER

Flying Colours took home the 2019 nursery of the year award during June’s NDNA awards ceremony. The NDNA Nursery Awards are the only early years awards voted for by parents as well as judged on excellence.

NDNA NURSERY OF THE YEAR 2017: FINALIST

Flying Colours Nursery is delighted to have been shortlisted for the Nursery Of The Year 2017. The NDNA Nursery Awards are the only early years awards voted for by parents as well as judged on excellence. 2017 saw a record response with nearly 200 entries and over 6970 votes from England, Scotland, Wales and Internationally.

Three Best Rated: Best Nursery In Edinburgh

We have been listed as one of the Top 3 nurseries in Edinburgh by Three Best Rated since 2017. We were reviewed using a 50-Point Inspection which includes everything from checking reputation, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust and cost.

Eco-Schools: Green Flag Award (Pending)

The Eco-Schools Scotland programme is made up of a set of Seven Elements that are used to plan action on environmental issues and that form the criteria for the Green Flag Award. To earn a Green Flag Award, a nursery needs to follow the Seven Elements, ensuring that Eco-Schools is child-led, linked to the curriculum and involves the whole nursery.

NHS: Breastfeeding Friendly Premises Award

We have been recognised for welcoming breastfeeding mothers with their babies and family.  The award is given to settings who understand the importance of breastfeeding to mothers and babies. We are committed to welcoming mothers and babies who breastfeed, offering privacy to feed if necessary.

Sun Safe Nursery

Developed by the National Skin Cancer Charity Skcin, this award helps children learn positive sun-safe messages in their early years. The award ensures that children and parents receive appropriate sun safety advice, and confirms that the nursery is committed to keeping children protected during the hours they are in nursery care.

Partners & Affiliates

NDNA: Member

We  joined the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) in 2016. Their goal is to promote quality in early years care and education for the benefit of children, their families and the local community. The NDNA provide updates and guidance on policy and procedures which we follow at Flying Colours.

NHS: Child Smile Partner

As a partner of the NHS Child Smile scheme,  each child in our nursery has a personal toothbrush and cleans their teeth daily. We are proud of our sparkling smiles, and through the Child Smile scheme we help encourage good oral health and education. You can find out more here.

Edinburgh College: Placement Partner

As a placement provider for Edinburgh College, we provide students with the opportunity to  gaining practical experience with our skilled staff team. Students are never counted in our ratios and are always supervised by a qualified member of staff.